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KF53 HNL

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,033 mi
Last recorded101,033 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 HNL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 101,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,276 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 96,276 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 93,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,281 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,735 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 76,323 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,785 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2014 66,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,745 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,973 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,956 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight bind on Front Brake ( Not Excessive )

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,694 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,123 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,266 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,983 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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KF53 HNL is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 27,443 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF53 HNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KF53 HNL is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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